How far is Atlanta, GA, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 606 miles / 975 kilometers / 526 nautical miles. The estimated flight time is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta (ATL) is 741 miles / 1193 kilometers and travel time by car is about 13 hours 59 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Distance from Chicago to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 605.810 miles
- 974.957 kilometers
- 526.435 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 606.663 miles
- 976.329 kilometers
- 527.176 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Atlanta?
The time difference between Chicago and Atlanta is 1 hour. Atlanta is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Chicago to Atlanta generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 250 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Atlanta
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| Destination | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |